Seasonal Auxiliary Housekeeper
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Job Summary
Job Category
CUPE 116Job Profile
CUPE 116 Hourly - HousekeeperJob Title
Seasonal Auxiliary HousekeeperDepartment
Service Workers and Housekeeping Attendants Student Housing and Community ServicesCompensation Range
$21.45 - $22.72 CAD HourlyPosting End Date
February 1 2026Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
August 31 2026This Job Requisition is for one hundred twenty-five (125) vacancies.
At UBC we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research innovation and learning for all faculty staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.
Job Summary
Housekeepers participate as a member of the mobile housekeeping unit in carrying out cleaning moving from building to building in all Student Housing and Hospitality Services facilities. Is required to observe safe working conditions and habits; may be assigned to day evening and night shift and any day of the week. Works from oral and written instructions schedules and specific requirements which may be of a daily and periodic nature.
Organizational Status
Reports to Building Supervisor or Manager.
Work Performed
Carries out a variety of cleaning duties such as dusting mopping sweeping vacuuming and washing of walls floors glass stairwells shower stalls bath tubs sinks counter tops cupboards cabinets urinals appliances vent exteriors furniture and carpets in designated areas as assigned.
Carries out room upkeep related duties such as replenishing supplies of soap toilet paper toweling linen and other housekeeping items collecting waste and removing to designated areas; rearranging furnishings and moving small furniture items within the confines of the suite or floor; making and remaking beds changing linen and returning soiled or clean linen to designated areas.
Reports maintenance requirements and repairs and turns in lost and found items to supervisor.
Ensures that the workplace is safe and follows safe work practices.
Carries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification.
Consequence of Error/Judgement
Makes minor decisions related to sequence of duties; errors have minimal impact.
Supervision Received
Works under general supervision from oral and written instructions and according to current procedures.
Supervision Given
None.
Minimum Qualifications
Grade 10 education or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives including perspectives in conflict with ones own
- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing ones own awareness knowledge and skills related to equity diversity and inclusion
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred experience in institutional janitorial work or hotel experience. General knowledge of cleaning rules and regulations security and safety policies and procedures. Ability to meet physical requirements involving considerable walking stair climbing and repetitive manual work. Bondable and able to follow verbal and written instructions. Ability to work independently or as part of a team. Available to work weekends and evenings if required.
Key Skills
- Time Management
- Customer Service
- Hotel Experience
- Taleo
- Hospitality Experience
- Environmental Services
- Laundry
- Residential Cleaning
- Cleaning Experience
- Sanitation
- Custodial Experience
- Commercial Cleaning
